More keyboard shortcuts - Windows Logo key shortcuts

Posted on October 15, 2007 at 2:52 pm

Last week I wrote a post on Microsoft Word shortcuts and thought I would throw in another post on more shortcuts, this time Windows Logo key shortcuts. These can be very handy for quickly accessing system control panels or to search for files. The Windows logo key is usually on the left side of the keyboard on the bottom row.

Windows: Display the Start menu

Windows Logo + D: Minimize windows or restore all windows

Windows Logo + E: Brings up My Computer (Windows Explorer)

Windows Logo + F: Displays the in-built Search dialog

Windows Logo + Ctrl + F: Displays the Search for computer

Windows Logo + F1: Brings up the Help and Support Center

Windows Logo + R: Opens the Run dialog box

Windows Logo + break: Brings up the System Properties dialog box

Windows Logo + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows

Windows Logo + L: Locks the workstation

Windows Logo + U: Open Utility Manager (Accessibility options)

Windows Logo + Q: Quick switching of users (Powertoys only)

Windows Logo + Q: Hold Windows Key, then tap Q to scroll thru the different users on your PC

These keyboard shortcuts will work on any computer running Windows. However, other than the defaults, you can get an additional 9 shortcuts for the Windows logo key by installing the IntelliType software. With the IntelliType software, you can customize the keyboard to perform different actions such as open a program, open a web page, etc.

Windows Logo+L: Logs off of Windows (with IntelliType software installed)

Windows Logo+P: Starts the Print Manager dialog

Windows Logo+C: Opens the Control Panel

Windows Logo+V: Starts the Clipboard

Windows Logo+K: Opens Keyboard Properties dialog box

Windows Logo+I: Opens Mouse Properties dialog box

Windows Logo+A: Starts Accessibility Options (if installed)

Windows Logo+SPACEBAR: Displays the list of Microsoft IntelliType shortcut keys

Windows Logo+S: Toggles CAPS LOCK on and off

Ok so that’s enough shortcuts to learn for me! Hopefully, they’ll help you get to features and functions in Windows faster! Enjoy!

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3 Responses to “More keyboard shortcuts - Windows Logo key shortcuts”

Nirmal said on : October 15th, 2007 at 9:57 pm

Good list, but I think Windows logo + L is lock the computer and not log off.

Shashank said on : October 16th, 2007 at 4:53 am

nice list..
You have missed some like
Windows Logo+U+U : fast shutdown
Windows Logo+U+H : Hibernate

akishore said on : October 16th, 2007 at 9:04 am

Nirmal, I forgot to mention that it changes when you have the IntelliType software installed. Thanks for keeping an eye out!

Shashank, Thanks for the additions! I didn’t even know you can do that!

Thanks guys!